At least eight Arsenal players will be playing at the World Cup semi-final stage this week.

France will tackle Spain in the first semi-final tie on Tuesday, while Argentina will take on England in the second semi-final fixture on Wednesday.

The winners of both fixtures will qualify for the World Cup final.

However, eight Arsenal players will be aiming to lead their respective countries in the semi-final fixtures for a place in the final.

Three Arsenal players, Mikel Merino, Martin Zubimendi and David Raya, will feature for Spain, while William Saliba, will play for France.

Four Arsenal players, Noni Madueke, Eberechi Eze, Declan Rice, and Bukayo Saka, will play for England against Argentina.

World Cup semi-finals: 8 Arsenal players eying glory [See names]